Swiss Super League side Young Boys will welcome Champions League football to Wankdorf Stadium on Tuesday when they entertain German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for Group G’s matchday one, with kickoff slated for 16:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Young Boys’ Unbeaten Start to the Swiss Super League
In the opening five rounds of fixtures in the Swiss Super League, Young Boys have won three times and drawn twice. This unbeaten start includes 11 goals scored, and six conceded in the process.
Young Boys have navigated the opening of the Swiss Super League alongside UEFA Champions League two-legged play-off against Maccabi Haifa.
They held Maccabi Haifa to a 0-0 draw away in Israel before winning the home leg 3-0, thus prevailing 3-0 on aggregate and making it into the Champions League group stage draw.
Playing in front of the home supporters, Raphaël Wicky will look to get his side tactically and emotionally ready. Playing against RB Leipzig side that is coming into their form will be a massive challenge. Young Boys will ensure they are ready for the clash and push them all the way.
RB Leipzig’s Mixed Start to their Bundesliga Campaign
RB Leipzig have been in mixed form in the Bundesliga in their opening three rounds of fixtures.
Marco Rose and his charges opened their Bundesliga campaign away to Leverkusen. The thrilling match ended 3-2 in favor of the hosts. RB Leipzig demonstrated their attacking prowess in this match, going toe-to-toe with Leverkusen. However, they also showed their defensive frailties by conceding three goals.
Bet hereRB Leipzig bounced back after the opening-day loss. They won at home to VfB Stuttgart with a commanding 5-1 scoreline. Again, their attacking dynamism was displayed as five players were on the scoresheet in this match.
Matchday three saw Leipzig navigate an away clash at Union Berling and emerged 0-3 winners. Although they had a helping hand when Union’s Kevin Volland was sent off in the 64th minute, by that time RB Leipzig were 1-0 up. Benjamin Sesko grabbed a late brace to seal the win.
Marco Rose will look to extend RB Leipzig’s improving form into their away clash against Young Boys. This will give them brilliant points start and enhance their chances of making it out of the group.
Injury Report
Young Boys
Left midfielder Filip Ugrinic is unlikely to be available for selection in the upcoming match against RB Leipzig. The 24-year-old has adductor problems that have sidelined him since September 2nd.
RB Leipzig
Marco Rose will be without the services of midfielder Dani Olmo (knee), Willi Orban (knee), central midfielder Amadou Haidara (muscle), center-back El Chadaille Bitshiabu (ligament), and goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi (cruciate ligament).
Possible Lineups
Young Boys
A. Racioppi; S. Janko, M. A. Camara, L. Benito, N. Persson; S. Lauper; J. Monteiro, D. Males; L. Lakomy; M. Elia, C. Itten
RB Leipzig
J. Blaswich; D. Raum, L. Klostermann, M. Simakan, B. Henrichs; K. Kampl, X. Schlager; X. Simons, Y. Poulsen, L. Openda, B. Sesko
Prediction
Young Boys will look to leverage home support to create an environment inside the stadium that will drive their performance and put their opponents under pressure.
Raphaël Wicky will get his side to be tactically pragmatic, compact, and narrow and attack on the break.
Marco Rose will look to get his side playing on the front foot, dominating possession and creating chances. However, they will need effective counter-pressing to avoid any dangerous transition attacks from the hosts.
RB Leipzig will have too much for the hosts; they will win the match and get their first three points in the group.
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